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Angels' Yusei Kikuchi Expects to Be Even Better Next Year

Yusei Kikuchi's initial season with the Los Angeles Angels had its ups and downs. More news: Angels Linked to 4 Former Major Leaguers for Managerial Opening Kikuchi inked a three-year deal in the offseason worth $63 million.

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Could Mike Trout Return to the Outfield Next Season? Angels Star Answers

Angels designated hitter Mike Trout told reporters Tuesday in Anaheim that he wants to be an outfielder again. A three-time American League MVP and 11-time All-Star, Trout has played 126 games this season — his most since 2019.

Ron Washington News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 26

Angels Named 'Best Bet' to Replace Manager, GM This Offseason

Ron Washington has been mostly out of the spotlight since a quadruple-bypass heart procedure ended his season in June. In August, Washington revealed his health is in a much better place.

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The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

In MLB history, a player has amassed 30 or more home runs and stolen bases in the same season 77 times. How many of those players can you name in eight minutes?

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'MLB pitchers to win MVP' quiz

Kyle Hendricks News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 25

Angels Pitcher Shuts Down Report That He's Retiring

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks denied reports of his retirement, saying he hasn't yet decided on the matter. Hendricks also made a jab at reports saying he was to retire at the end of the season.

Mike Trout News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 25

Angels' Mike Trout Believes He's Found Solution to Getting Back to Himself

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout believes he's found the way to return to his MVP-caliber form after hitting his 400th career home run. This isn't the first time Trout has said that this season, but this time, he believes it's different.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 25

Angels Linked to 4 Former Major Leaguers for Managerial Opening

Joel Sherman of the New York Post recently mentioned four former players who could manage the Angels if Ron Washington does not return next year. The biggest name on the list: Albert Pujols, the former Angels slugger who managed in the most recent Dominican Winter League season.

Kyle Hendricks News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 25

Angels Pitcher Plans to Retire at End of 2025 Season: Report

Angels pitcher Kyle Hendricks will reportedly retire after the 2025 season, his 12th in Major League Baseball. Hendricks, 35, signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Angels in November 2024.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Angels battle for team HR title, not much else in series vs. Royals

With a last-place finish in the American League West all but guaranteed, perhaps the only drama heading into the final four games of the 2025 season for the Los Angeles Angels is who will lead the team in homers.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Mike Trout Draws Unfortunate Hall of Fame Comparison After 2025 Struggles

There once was a time when putting Mike Trout’s name in the same sentence as Ken Griffey Jr. was a good thing, one further demonstrating just what a generational talent Trout truly was.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / September 25

Ward Homers, Jansen Secures Milestone Save as Angels Edge Royals 3-2

Taylor Ward went deep, Kenley Jansen closed out his 475th career save, and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night to avoid a series sweep.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Field Level Media / September 25

Yusei Kikuchi gets back on winning track as Angels edge Royals

Taylor Ward hit a home run and Yusei Kikuchi allowed one hit over five innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Promising Twins rookie weighing thumb surgery

Minnesota Twins rookie infielder Luke Keaschall is weighing surgery to address a left thumb injury.

Twins eliminate Rangers from playoff picture with 4-1 win

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

Ron Washington News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 24

MLB Insider Provides Update on Angels' Managerial Search for 2026

Ron Washington has been mostly out of the spotlight since a quadruple-bypass heart procedure ended his season in June. In August, Washington revealed his health is in a much better place.

Kyle Hendricks News / Field Level Media / September 24

Angels RHP Kyke Hendricks: Not so fast on retirement

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks says that news of his imminent retirement was a bit premature. A USA Today report on Monday stated that Hendricks had begun informing friends about his planned retirement after the 2025 season.